UPDATED: Schools around Arkansas remain closed as snow and ice from winter storm lingers on roads

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 196

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The snow and ice that has blanketed Arkansas from a winter storm stubbornly remained on the ground Wednesday, as schools around the state announced they would be closed for a fourth day.

Several school districts, including Little Rock and Bentonville, said they would not hold classes on Thursday as the state deals with the aftereffects of last weekend’s storm.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said state offices would also remain closed Thursday, except for critical …

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